BRISTOL FIRE DEPARTMENT CORP

What BRISTOL FIRE DEPARTMENT CORP does

Bristol Fire Department Corp is a municipal fire department serving the Town of Bristol, Vermont, operating under the governance and tax-funded budget of the Town of Bristol. The department delivers 24/7 emergency response services including fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous materials incidents, vehicle extrication, water rescue, and wildland firefighting, supported by a specialized fleet of five apparatus units: a 2023 Pumper/Tanker (Engine 1), a 2007 Spartan Pumper/Tanker (Engine 2), a 2001 Ford F550 Heavy Rescue Truck, a 1993 Ford F450 4x4 Brush Truck, and a 2009 Ford F550 Mini-Pumper Hose Reel Truck. The department operates on a paid on-call staffing model, with approximately 57 firefighters paid at Vermont's state minimum wage for calls, training, and duties, and offers community programs including the Cadet Firefighter Program for youth aged 15-18, a Car Seat Assistance Station certified by Vermont's Be Seat Smart program, an Open Burning permit system administered by the Fire Warden, and the Knox Box Rapid Entry System through a partnership with Knox Company.

The department generates no commercial revenue; all operating funds derive from municipal tax appropriations under the Town of Bristol. Its competitive position rests on statutory jurisdiction as the sole emergency response provider within Bristol's boundaries, with mutual aid agreements extending coordinated coverage through the Addison County Firefighters Association. Operational standards are maintained through partnerships with the Vermont Fire Academy (training and certification) and the Vermont State Fire Association (professional advocacy). Leadership comprises a Chief (Brett LaRose, who also serves as Town Forest Fire Warden), a Deputy Chief (Eric Forand), and an Assistant Chief (Kevin LaRose), supported by captains, lieutenants, drivers/operators, and firefighters.

Name

BRISTOL FIRE DEPARTMENT CORP

Legal name

Bristol Fire Department

Website

https://bristolfiredepartment.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bristol Fire Department Corp is a municipal fire department in Bristol, Vermont, providing 24/7 fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous materials, wildland firefighting, and community safety services to town residents via a paid on-call staffing model funded by municipal tax revenues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

Keywords

• Fire emergency response
• Fire suppression services
• Technical rescue services
• Wildland firefighting
• Community safety programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bristol Fire Department is a municipal fire and emergency services provider serving the Town of Bristol, Vermont. It delivers 24/7 fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, wildland firefighting, and emergency medical response using a fleet of specialized apparatus and paid on-call firefighters. The department also offers community safety programs including the Knox Box Rapid Entry System, Car Seat Assistance Station inspections, burn permits, and a Cadet Firefighter Program.

Product overview

Bristol Fire Department is a public safety organization that provides firefighting services, emergency response, and community safety programs to the Town of Bristol, Vermont. The department operates a fleet of specialized fire apparatus including pumper/tanker engines, a heavy rescue truck for motor vehicle crashes and technical rescue, a brush truck for rural/wildland firefighting, and a mini-pumper hose reel truck. The department offers community safety programs including the Knox Box Rapid Entry System for commercial and residential property access, a Car Seat Assistance Station for child passenger safety inspections, burn permits for open burning, and a Cadet Firefighter Program for youth aged 15-18. All services are delivered by paid on-call firefighters trained to nationally recognized standards, with organizational documents including standard operating procedures, policy manuals, and mutual aid protocols governing operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Knox Box Rapid Entry System Program
• Car Seat Assistance Station
• Open Burning Permits

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Vermont State Fire AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for firefighters in Vermont. Provides networking, training resources, and advocacy for fire service professionals across the state.
• Vermont Fire AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState training academy for firefighters providing certification programs, continuing education, and specialized training courses required for firefighter certification.
• Addison County Firefighters AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level association connecting fire departments in Addison County for mutual aid coordination, shared training, and regional emergency response.
• Knox CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of the Knox Box Rapid Entry System. BFD uses Knox boxes to store building keys and access cards for rapid emergency entry. Only Knox Company can supply master keys.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vergennes Fire Department (Vermont): Small-city Addison County municipal fire department operating with comparable combination paid/on-call staffing model and similar service scope to Bristol, including structure fire response, rescue, and mutual aid coordination.
• Lincoln Fire & Rescue (Vermont): Small Vermont combination fire/rescue department operating with comparable on-call staffing model and rural response territory. Direct operational peer in service scope and scale.
• New Haven Fire Department (Vermont): Neighboring Addison County fire department with similar combination staffing and apparatus profile. Directly participates in the same county mutual aid system, making operational practices directly comparable.
• Starksboro Fire Department (Vermont): Adjacent Addison County volunteer/combination fire department serving a rural community of comparable size. Shares mutual aid response area and Addison County Firefighters Association membership.
• Middlebury Fire Department (Vermont): Addison County counterpart operating a similar combination fire/rescue department with comparable apparatus mix and mutual aid participation. Closest functional peer by geography and operating model within the same county.
• Burlington Fire Department (Vermont): Career-staffed municipal fire department serving Vermont's largest city. Same statutory authority and core service mandate (fire suppression, rescue, EMS) within a Vermont jurisdiction, with comparable regulatory and training partnerships at the state level.

Others

• Vermont State Fire Association: Statewide professional association representing Vermont firefighters. Member of BFD's partnership network; comparable enabling/adjoining organization shaping training, advocacy, and standards for Vermont fire service providers.
• Vermont Fire Academy: State training academy delivering firefighter certification and continuing education referenced in BFD's partnerships. Functional counterpart to in-house training operations of municipal FDs across Vermont.

Regional players

• St. Albans Town Fire Department (Vermont): Regional Vermont municipal fire department serving a comparable small-town jurisdiction with mix of career and on-call staffing. Geographic peer within the same state regulatory and training ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Koorsen Fire & Security: Large commercial fire protection and life-safety services company providing suppression system installation, inspection, and monitoring. Adjacent in fire protection services but operates on a commercial/contract basis rather than as a municipal provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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